Thailand announced plans to delay repatriating a group of 48 Uyghurs who fled from China over ten years ago. These individuals, currently held in immigration centers following their arrests in 2013 and 2014, may face torture upon their return as warned by UN experts. The health of 23 detainees is at serious risk, and many are on hunger strike fearing imminent deportation. Thai authorities have stated that no orders exist for their return, although fresh paperwork has been requested, fueling concerns for their safety.
‘There is no order to send them back,’ said a senior official from the immigration department, indicating that decisions are still being deliberated within the national security council.
Human Rights Watch expressed significant concern over the plight of the Uyghurs, noting that hunger strikes among detainees reflect their extreme fear over the threat of imminent transfer.
The situation remains dire, with UN experts reporting serious health issues among 23 of the 48 Uyghurs detained, a fact that complicates any potential repatriation.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry's lack of awareness regarding the Uyghur detainees also highlights the complexity and obscurity surrounding the handling of this sensitive issue.
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